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Early Dynastic Egypt, TobyA.H. Wilkinson
TobyA.H. Wilkinson

Early Dynastic Egypt

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  • Егор Мякишевhas quoted4 years ago
    Early Dynastic administration was perhaps rather loosely organised, lacking precise de‍
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    both ideologically and politically.
  • Егор Мякишевhas quoted4 years ago
    In summary, Merka’s titles reflect a society and an administrative system in which the king was at the pinnacle,
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    which he exercised nominal authority.
  • Егор Мякишевhas quoted4 years ago
    it seems somewhat unlikely that an official based at the capital would have had much direct contact with the desert regions over
  • Егор Мякишевhas quoted4 years ago
    status came from proximity to the king rather than from occupying particular positions within the apparatus of government.
  • Егор Мякишевhas quoted4 years ago
    The association between the goddess Neith and the royal family is well attested in the First Dynasty
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    and provides yet another indication that Merka was a close member of the king’s immediate circle.
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    complete with its own funerary chapel—from an ancient religious function strongly
    associated with the cult of divine kingship.
  • Егор Мякишевhas quoted4 years ago
    In other words, despite occupying a number of administrative offices and positions connected with the royal household (detailed below), Merka gained his exceptional status—reflected in the size and sophistication of his tomb, com‍
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